Senior Staff Consultant - Civil Structural Engineer

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a Senior Staff Consultant with expertise in civil and structural engineering to support our national Civil/Structural Practice. This role blends forensic investigations, engineering analysis, design and construction evaluation, and consulting on matters involving structural performance, failures, defects, and property loss.

The ideal candidate is a professional with hands-on design and construction experience who is ready to apply their knowledge in a forensic consulting environment. This consultant will conduct site inspections, analyze project documentation, assess design and construction practices against applicable codes and standards, evaluate structural damage and performance issues, and communicate findings through expert reports, presentations, and testimony. This consultant will plan and manage project activities to ensure goals and objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets-while collaborating with ESi's multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Client Development & Collaboration:

• Develop local clients and projects in the construction industry by working in concert with regional business development staff and colleagues in ESi's Civil/Structural Practice.
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings, conference participation, presentations, and relationship building to identify potential clients and grow client base.
• Represent ESi and its consultants professionally in the marketplace and help expand ESi's Civil/Structural presence.
• Partner with peers across ESi disciplines and offices to pursue and execute cross-functional projects.

Technical Leadership & Forensic Investigations:

• Perform field inspections of residential, commercial, transportation and industrial structures, etc. to determine the cause and origin of reported or suspected damage, provide repair recommendations, and perform condition assessments.
• Prepare clear and rigorous technical reports, visual exhibits, and expert opinions for use in litigation and/or insurance matters.
• Provide expert witness testimony via deposition and trial as experience and project needs dictate.
• For projects not involving property loss or damage, provide consulting services to clients on civil engineering design and construction topics within the consultant's area of expertise.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical guidance and to resolve problems.
• Conduct professional, clear, and effective client presentations and technical conference presentations.
• Prepare and review project proposals including project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements and make informed determinations regarding project acceptance.
• Confer with project teams to outline work plan and to assign scope, duties, and responsibilities of the team.

Project & Practice Management:

• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams; manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Adhere to and contribute to ESi's QA/QC standards by reviewing peers' work.
• Perform ongoing continuing education, including preparing technical presentations, white papers, and/or peer-reviewed papers relevant to the consultant's area of practice.
• Mentor junior consultants to support their technical and professional development.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering required
• MS degree in Civil / Structural Engineering preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in structural engineering
• Experience in a forensic or consulting environment preferred
• Structural inspection and condition assessment experience preferred
• Residential and/or commercial construction experience and/or materials lab investigation experience a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• P.E. license preferred
• Ability to obtain a PE license within 2 years of employment will be considered

Computer Skills:

• Structural analysis software such as SAP2000 or RISA
• AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Microsoft Office

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.

To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.

It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to employment @ engsys.com